I have returned to working for ChildRoots for the last two years. Since my return, I have had a…read morewonderful experience. I started back again as a Teacher then moved into the role of Specialist. Management has the best interests of the teachers in mind and strives to improve working experience daily. The main reason I have decided to work with ChildRoots is a) the management and b) the philosophy. I truly believe that children learn best through hands-on experience and exploration of their own interests. Many of the staff are some of the best people I have ever worked with (shout out to the amazing, dedicated team). I will shortly be leaving to continue my education, but I would stay if I could continue working with these amazing teachers and admin. As they say, "You don't quit a place. You quit your boss," and that's why I have returned and have dedicated myself to continue working with ChildRoots until I return to school.

Admin tell you to text them when you need help and then you do and you get in trouble. They play…read morefavorites with teachers, they never give you support no matter how much you ask. When you do ask for support they make you feel like you're in the wrong. Admin has gone through so many changes and the actual owner/boss isn't even there ever. She "works from home" but does absolutely nothing and has no interaction with employees whatsoeve. they don't even have a reliable hr person. The HR person isn't on site and when you text or email them it takes days for them to answer and then when you fill out your ins information with your address they mess it up and put the centers address as your home address and you cant fix it without having them completely redo the application. The Hr Person is basically non existent in the company. They used to have Greta benefits but have recently started taking them away so workers had to form a union but since no bargaining session has happened yet they are still treating employees very badly.

Production of ANNIE was terrific Opening night just…read moreterrific. The Director did a masterful job with high school students min Budget. Really unbelievable. Thank you... I didn't have anyone in the production but have seen it professional ly several times...This was s great night.

Was debating whether to transfer my kids here or not. Hv has a lot of republicans, but teachers who…read morework in the school district can't afford to live in hv. They live in a neighboring place like pdx and commute over. A lot of my friends have transferred their kids out of here due to teachers being too loud in their political opinions. Some people have mentioned a bio teacher named Angie s who constantly has to be loud and heard. She is wrinkly, orange and spray tanned like Donald trump. The only difference is she is decades younger than Donald trump and exponentially wrinklier. The facility is nice and much less vandalized than pps facilities, which is why I gave it a few extra stars. I've worked in facilities with mold growing, so being clean and decent deserves some credit. My interaction with the staff was similar to another review left here in that the staff seemed superficial in caring about students' experiences in school and that they wanted to do their job and gtfo. My friends with kids in pps schools have made life-long friendships with their teachers. This carries a lot of weight in supporting them in their academic endeavors.

This place is a gift to anyone that has taken Spanish in school and yet never learned it. After 4…read moreyears of Spanish in high school and not absorbing any of it, I was skeptical that I could be taught. My instructor taught us so much, and broke it down into lessons that made the transition so much easier that I'm not only learning Spanish, but I'm enjoying understanding the how's and the why's of the language. All classes are very small (usually no more than 8) which makes it easy to learn, grow, and laugh with each other. I never felt that I couldn't make a mistake or ask a question. The homework is minimal and doesn't usually take more than an hour a week. (Though it's good to make vocab flash cards as you go and keep practicing). Wonderful teachers, quick responces to emails and phone calls.

I have been attending group spanish classes at Tierra for over 2 years. I started with no spanish…read moreknowledge other than what I learned on Sesame Street as a kid. They are very affordable compared to others, and they have great native speakers for teachers. I have had 3 teachers for different levels, and some others as substitutes. And all their teachers are dynamic and energetic and PATIENT! Especially good for me, because I memorize vocabulary v e r y s l o w l y. The classes are no larger than 8 people so you get really personal attention compared to the universities and colleges. Our class has been studying together for several months and we are now all friends and have attended foreign films together around town and we sometimes bring in snacks for celebrations or special occasions like birthdays etc. I have attended their social celebrations like Day of the Dead and Mexican Independence Day and feel like its a great little community and family at Tierra.

My two daughters, now aged 11 and 9, have been participating in Girl Circus camp for the last 4…read moresummers. They love it every year! They make new friends and learn skills; but more importantly they emerge each day of camp with a renewed sense of power and accomplishment. Darcy DuRuz is the founder and lead instructor at Girl Circus, and she has an incredible ability to unlock that sense of accomplishment in even the most skilled or jaded kids. My eldest has been doing gymnastics for 6 years, so I expected her to coast through Girl Circus camp last summer; but Darcy had her working hard and pushing past plateaus to discover new abilities, not just in circus arts but in leadership and mentoring. When we attended their end-of-camp skills demonstration, I could see the pride in my daughter's eyes as she watched the younger girls demonstrate the skills she'd helped them learn. Highly recommended!

Really old building, restrooms are very much in need of upgrade and some repairs (and a good…read morecleaning with bleach, sanitizer and DEODORIZER!). The playground is nice... and big and grassy. It's directly adjacent to a public park, which is great for multi-access. The hallways and library are clean and well kept. Morrison Family Services staff are great! Really nice folks, I enjoy having meetings here.

As an educator in SE Portland center, the owner has not respect for my children and me. During the…read moretest, my son chatted with his friends for a few words. The owner was angry. Even my son did not time out, he rejected him and let him to leave immediately and didn't give my son homework. I send a message asked if my son did something wrong there ? But the owner did not reply to me and did not communicate with me to solve this problem . A few weeks later, my other daughter thought that level was easy for her, and I asked if she could take a higher level as well but the owner ignored us again . That's a really bad attitude. I'm not recommended this location

I can't say enough good things about this center. I was worried the work load would be too much for…read moremy child 7 days a week, but she has risen above, worked hard and doing great! The method and consistency make it work. Toai the head instructor is truly dedicated and seems to care about every child. He is very accessible and kind. My daughter has gone up 3 reading levels in 5 months! Her teacher called me today to ask what we have been doing at home because she has improved so much in reading. My daughter's self esteem has gone up tremendously. I hear her reading at night and I cry it makes me so proud! I was worried about my girl, but Kumon has been the answer to help her catch up. If your child is struggling, try the Kumon on 82nd. It might be one of the best decisions you ever make for your child.

My daughter has been going to GGL since the summer and loves it. The teachers are fun and friendly…read moreand take an active role in my child's play. She has nothing but good things to say when she gets home! We hope to continue until she goes to kindergarten and love how much progress she has made since starting!

My baby girl has been going to GGL since she was a little over 2 months old. As hard it was to…read moreleave her in someone else's care, I have nothing but positive things to say about our experiences so far. Kelli, Melissa, and the other teachers are welcoming , nurturing, and professional. They were willing to work with my fluctuating work schedule and offer affordable, quality care for my little bean. She starts smiling and babbling when we enter the building & clearly enjoys her days with the lovely ladies and other babies at Growing Great Learners. Wonderful option if you live and/or work nearby. :)

The place is really cozy, has lots of un people, and is an overall really nice place to play at…read more Definitely would recommend it.